Several news stories emerged today, February 3, 2026, spanning the realms of entertainment, politics, and current events. Jason Bateman faced criticism for comments made to singer Charli XCX, while Donald Trump's foreign policy stances drew scrutiny from Gen Z. Political tensions flared in Texas, and Jelly Roll offered a candid self-assessment after his Grammy win. Separately, Jon Stewart addressed his connection to the Epstein files, and Savannah Guthrie was absent from "Today" amid an investigation into her mother's disappearance.
The controversy surrounding Jason Bateman arose after he questioned Charli XCX about having children during an interview. According to Variety, Bateman suggested she "might find somebody" who changes her mind about having kids, to which Charli XCX responded that she is married.
In the political arena, President Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions continued to be a point of contention, particularly among younger voters. Vox reported that Gen Z's desire to avoid war was a significant factor in their assessment of Trump, especially as he "threaten[ed] to upend longstanding geopolitical norms."
Meanwhile, the Texas Senate Democratic primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico was embroiled in controversy. Fox News reported that Talarico was accused of making racially insensitive comments about Crockett and a former rival. "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin suggested that questions about Crockett's electability were racially motivated. Talarico denied the accusations, claiming they were a mischaracterization of a private conversation.
Following his Grammy win for Best Contemporary Country Album, Jelly Roll offered a self-deprecating assessment of his political knowledge. Multiple news sources reported that he expressed gratitude to Jesus and his wife, Bunnie XO, and admitted to avoiding political commentary. He attributed this to his "challenging upbringing" and disconnection from current events, stating he was a "dumb redneck" and that people shouldn't care about his political opinions because of his lack of knowledge.
Jon Stewart addressed the appearance of his name in the Epstein files on "The Daily Show." Variety reported that Stewart explained his name was connected to a 2015 email exchange between Epstein and producer Barry Josephson regarding a potential stand-up routine for Woody Allen.
In a separate development, Savannah Guthrie was absent from "Today" as authorities investigated the disappearance of her mother as a potential crime, according to multiple news sources.
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